New water pricing scheme in Jiangsu Province revolutionizes agricultural sustainability.
This article discusses how to set the price for agricultural water in Jiangsu Province as part of the South-to-North Water Transfer Project. The researchers looked at different ways to determine this price, including considering the cost of supplying water, farmers' ability to pay, and government funding. After comparing different options, they recommend a scheme where the provincial government covers the main water supply cost, while the city government and farmers share the cost within the irrigation area.